1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S720 APP
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/12/1998. Recorded mileage 73,470 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1299cc
S720 APP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2024
- 73,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S720 APP Mileage History
- 12/07/202266,008 mi
- 30/06/202370,246 mi+4,238 mi
- 30/06/202370,246 mi
- 10/07/202473,470 mi+3,224 mi
- 10/07/202473,470 mi
Average of roughly 3,739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S720 APP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S720 APP) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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